5G Networking: Learning 5G Technology Explained For Dummies [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

As there has been more mention of 5G in the news, I sought out titles to help me better understand this “next generation” telecommunications technology and came upon this little book. Given the issues surrounding 5G and the Chinese telecommunication technology manufacturer Huawei at this time, I was surprised there not more books available on this topic. However, while providing no 5 “gee whiz,' this narrative fills the bill in terms of basic explanation and an introduction to the surrounding matters.Actually, this brief work is more of a report, consisting of 42 pages including an Introduction to 5G technology in 18 sections and a summary. More specifically, the sections include (1) Premises, (2) Key scenarios, (3) Differences between 4G and 5G, (4) Who is developing this technology worldwide? (5) When will the 5G technology be ready to be implemented? (6) Why is it important for global development? (7) How could 5G affect the economy? (8) What benefit would it offer to people? (9) Which sectors worldwide are leaders in the implementation of this type of technology? (10) What changes come with 5G technology? (11) What is the difference between 5G and 5GHz Wi-Fi? (12) Is 5G dangerous? (13) What can you do to protect yourself? (14) What are white areas? (15) Will 5G consume a lot of battery? (16) Will 5G be more expensive? (17) When will 5G be available? and (18) Conflict between 5G and China.The most useful parts for me were those that provided straightforward 5G technology and capability descriptions. For example, early on (pg. 3), the author states that “. . . fifth generation of mobile telephony technologies . . . [make use of] very high frequency radio waves . . . [via] thousands - or perhaps millions - of miniature towers. . . [that] complement instead of replacing 4G.” He continues (on pg. 4) to indicate that 5G will provide “. . . faster speeds and more bandwidth . . . mor e intensive use of mobile data . . . and . . . allow mobile networks to allocate resources dynamically so that they can meet the evolving needs. . . [including] achieving the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT)” (such as coordination of ‘smart’ appliances equipment and devices). Later (on pg. 8-9), he expresses that 5G will be “. . . 200 times faster than the 4G . . . [and foster] new communication modes such as video calls in three dimensions or through holograms” (see my review of Kelly’s “The Inevitable” for more on further anticipated developments).Then, there is the author’s depiction of the business aspects. For instance, on pg. 10, he explains that “. . . in the United States Verizon, AT & T, T-Mobile and Sprint- are developing and testing 5G network technology. . . [and that] major network equipment companies - including Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei - are building the backbone and the equipment to support 5G.” He further elaborates that “Implementing 5G technology throughout the United States will cost $300 billion, according to Barclays.” Later, on pg. 15, he projects “. . . impact of 5G on new goods and services that will reach USD 12,000 million in 2035” and, on pg. 18, that “. . . human experience will be updated to visualize practically everything while we connect with 5G . . . “ (e.g. see my review of Staley’s “Computers, Visualization and History”).Gallardo also deals somewhat with the risks, issues and complexity involved. For example on pg. 36-38, he mentions "Concerns over network security . . . fear that Huawei - possibly with support from China - is working on having a long-term dominant position, especially in the penetration of markets in the developed world and in establishing standards for 5G” (see my review on the Lawfare Compilation on “Huawei, 5G and National Security” for more on these concerns). Finally, on pg. 42, he concludes with an appraisal of 5G implementation conceding that “All this will take time to be available and functioning at one hundred percent, a term that could perfectly reach about five years, or even more. . .” (see Gartner Emerging Technologies reports and my review of Fenn and Raskino’s “Mastering the Hype Cycle” for further perspective in keeping with this report).While I was disappointed that I could not get the book on my Kindle device and had to read it on my laptop with the Kindle application, I recommend it as a good quick introduction to 5G.

It is not a book but a booklet. It might be an attachment of a newspaper. The information in the content is not adequate even for dummies. There is almost no worthwhile knowledge. Dissappointing.It is cheap but not free. There are two other free “5G” books for dummies in the web. Plz compare this with them.

Def. worth your time. As to investment caution is the watchword. Considering all things said, a good five years away.

Having read short statements about 5G I searched Amazon for a dummy level document. This was a good start. I plan to reread before seeking the next level of information. It may be that I will need to study electrical circuits related to communication networks. At age 90 years time is valuable! I recommend.

This “book” is just a summary of some basic well known information about 5G... It is more a blog post than a book - only 42 pages, very few lines on each page, no pictures to help explain the topic...Save your money and time and get some free content out there.

Nur um eine Vorstellung zu bekommen wo die Unterschiede zu 4 G usw liegen.